About Don Poythress

Who's Don Poythress?

Don Poythress has been a professional songwriter in Nashville since 1989. He has penned songs recorded by Willie Nelson, Bonnie Raitt, Sheryl Crow, Tim McGraw, Keli Pichler, Sir Cliff Richard, Brian Littrell(Backstreet Boys), Lincoln Brewster, Blake Shelton, Earl Scruggs, Kari Jobe, Philips Craig and Dean, Jake Owen, and Jason Crabb among many others including the #1 song "A Little More Country Than That" by Easton Corbin. He has also been the recipient of three Dove Awards.

Don is also an artist in his own right performing on stages such as The Grand Ole Opry, The Ryman Auditorium and has been a regular at the famous Bluebird Cafe. His latest project "Wash Away" includes collaberations with Ricky Skaggs, Paul Baloche and Jared Anderson. You can learn more about Don Poythress by clicking here.

"I love working with Don. He has the unique ability to be both critically constructive and personally encouraging. I need both. I need the honest truth about what does and does not work in a song, but I also need a little kindness. He has the experience and knowledge of a successful Nashville songwriter, but never comes across as arrogant or condescending. He truly listens to what is working in a song and where it can be improved. His advice is more than just personal opinion, but is born out of his many years of experience of writing songs that get cut. He is a student of his craft and will help you understand what makes a strong lyric. Working with Don has been one of the best investments I have made in myself as a songwriter. Wherever you are in the development of your craft, whether you want to try to write for others, or just want to write songs for yourself, Don can help you make your songs better."